A popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, has dismissed rumours of a fresh marriage during her 40th birthday Thanksgiving party in Lagos. PUNCH Online reports that social media reports emerged on Sunday night that the media personality secretly married an entertainment guru, Farouk Umar, at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island. The rumours got rife after
Grace Mumo is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Inspire Africa Connect and the CEO of FESTAC Africa Renaissance. She tells TOFARATI IGE about her experience organising the last edition of the festival in Kenya, and other issues when was the first time you got to know about the Festival of Arts and Culture, and
Afro-soul singer and songwriter, Abdullah Abubakre, popularly known as Ayola, has explained the reasons he took a break from music after his first project. Ayola said it was to discover his artistry, purpose and satisfaction that music was truly what he desired to do. The artiste described his three-year interregnum in his sophomore album titled,
During the week, controversial social media personality, Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, announced that he had started a non-governmental organisation, which aims to increase the standard of education for children in public schools. Initially, VDM reported receiving donations totalling around N70m. But on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, he was in disbelief when he received a staggering
Controversial singer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has announced that he will draw inspiration from his recent arrest for his forthcoming songs. Speaking during a live stream on social media, Darlington said, “Watch out for my new music. I have been looking for topics to sing about. Topics are now many.” He spoke
African film stars including Nigeria’s Femi Adebayo, Keppy Ekpeyong-Bassey, Osita Iheme; Ghana’s Jackie Appiah, Kenya’s Kenneth Ambani, and Burkina Faso’s Charles Koutou will lead a galaxy of African film stars and creatives to the 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, scheduled to be held in Lagos on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This
Budding singer, Gimba, has confessed that working with big names such as Wizkid, Olamide, Wande Coal, Sarz and DJ Tunez early in his career had put him under pressure. He said, “As expected for a new artiste whose first ever song was with big names in the industry, there was so much pressure on me
Actress, Omobewaji Oyediji, better known as Mo Bewa, has expressed her disapproval for women who mock or belittle men on account of their financial struggles. She told Saturday Beats, “People who know me are aware that I don’t stand for things like that. Why would you broke-shame me? The society has pressurised the male gender
TikTokers, Habeeb Hazmat, aka Peller; and Elizabeth Amaduo, aka Jarvis, have been in the news in recent times on account of their relationship and respective careers. Last weekend, Peller won two awards— TikTok Influencer of the Year and Next Gen Influencer of the Year— at the Pulse Influencer Awards, and one of the highlights of
A leading Hausa language family entertainment, lifestyle television channel and production studio, AREWA24, in collaboration with CANAL+ International, has announced a major expansion of its television broadcast reach into four additional countries— Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Mali and Togo, on CANAL+ CH 297, extending the channels presence to eight West African countries, including Nigeria, Niger,
Actress, Gbugbemi Ejeye, has expressed pride in the current state of storytelling in Nollywood. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I am proud of the quality of storytelling in Nollywood at the moment. Sometimes, you watch a movie and you truly understand what the filmmakers are trying to achieve. “You relate to the
A budding actor, Olayinka Lateef, has shed light on how he set boundaries with his female fans. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Lateef said, “I truly appreciate the support from my female fans; it means a lot to me. When it comes to advances, I believe in being respectful while also setting clear boundaries.
Monkey Shoulder and Worldwide FM recently hosted an unforgettable celebration of music and culture at Waterside, Lekki, Lagos, honouring Jazzhole, one of the five global winners of the Studio Monkey Shoulder initiative. Jazzhole, a revered cultural institution in Lagos with over 30 years history, was recognised for its immense contributions to preserving Nigerian music and
The Macallan, in celebration of its 200th anniversary, unveiled its second edition of ‘The Tales of The Macallan’ for the first time in Africa at an exclusive two-day event held recently at Harbour Point in Lagos. ‘Tales of The Macallan Volume II’, which is the second edition of a series of rare single-malt Scotch whiskies,
A talk show, Talkative Duo Series, will explore the everyday realities of relationships, parenting and lifestyle through open and relatable discussions. Hosted by Obiamaka Alumona (Talkative Maskey) and Vivien Nkiruka, the show aims to create a safe space for audiences to engage with the challenges and triumphs faced in these crucial aspects of life. On
The Television Content Owners Association of Nigeria recently elected the executives of the association who will be saddled with the responsibility of infusing innovative leadership and driving excellence within the association. The newly elected executives are Olatubosun Olaegbe (President), MoyinOluwa Olutayo (Vice President), Anuoluwapo Awofisan (General Secretary), Emdee David (Assistant General Secretary), Wale Adenuga Jnr
Singer, Arojah, has said that his music and every other aspect of his life are inspired by his cultural heritage. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “My fashion and life choices are inspired by my cultural heritage. I am proud of my roots and I will always showcase it everywhere I go. Equally,
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has suspended popular actress Halima Abubakar for allegedly spreading false information about fellow actors and high-profile individuals to bloggers. According to a statement released on Friday, the decision followed a two-year investigation into her involvement in spreading unfounded rumours, particularly about extramarital affairs between actors and notable Nigerians. The AGN
YouTube says it has partnered with Raha Fest, a creative industry in Kenya, to host Ayra Starr’s first YouTube live concert in Nairobi. The Head of Music Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube, Addy Awofisayo, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Awofisayo said that YouTube was not just a platform for music, but a
Award-winning musician Wizkid has released his much anticipated single “Piece of My Heart,” featuring American singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the soul-stirring track released on Friday is the lead single from Wizkid’s upcoming album ‘Morayo’, which is set to drop on November 22. The Grammy-winning artist had earlier announced
